About Restorative Practices
Conflict is natural. Healing is intentional.
To be human means, at some point, to be in conflict. A conflict is telling us that something isn’t working. Good to know. Now what?
Restorative practices create opportunities for dialogue, accountability, and true transformation. Restorative practices is a structural approach to addressing conflict and moving toward healing. This is possible through the core values: the building of relationships, addressing the causes of conflict and trauma, the taking on of responsibility, and the intentional working to repair. Restorative practices create cultures where equity in voice is foundational resulting in community members feeling more valued, working more effectively, learning more thoroughly, and creating more freely. Whether in schools, workplaces, or communities, these practices foster a culture of healing and connection.
Rachel Anderson
Founder, Director & Lead Consultant
Our Founder
I specialize in guiding communities, organizations, and individuals through restorative practices — helping to deepen understanding, to foster accountability, to re-build relationships, and create collective healing. I specialize in working with communities that have experience trauma, and I am a certified trainer in the prevention of sexual misconduct and child sexual abuse. I have worked with families, schools, religious organizations, camps, nonprofits, and businesses. I engage with folks both online and in person.
As a former teacher, administrator, writer, entrepreneur, and board member , I have extensive experience working with others, leading, guiding, and simply helping people. And yet I longed to find a better way to help solve interpersonal conflicts. These experiences led me to pursue a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Management and an emphasis in Inclusive Conflict Engagement where my work is grounded in research and practice.